Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa
Last inspected:
5713 E Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33619Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa has accumulated 178 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.1 per visit. The facility received one warning in 2023 and another in 2024, with follow-up inspections showing compliance. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, proper hand and arm washing, and employee health policies. No emergency closures or fire safety violations are on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.1
violations / inspection
6.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018041428 | $200.00 | May 23, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa last inspected?
- Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa had?
- Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa find?
- Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa been fined?
- Carlos Sandwich Shop in Tampa has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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